2.5 Type And Sequencing Of District Expansion Plans
Planned/Funded New Buildings And New Technology Acquisitions
In its preliminary 1997 five-year facilities plan, the district has identified four major new infrastructure projects it will pursue:
1. Advanced Technology Project
2. Safety Road Improvements
3. Telecommunications Infrastructure System
4. Student Services/Administration Building Reconstruction
Advanced Technology Project. The district proposes to start a multiphase program in 1999-2000 to convert all of the academic programs to computer assisted learning systems. The long-term goal is for all students to use laptop computers connected with the College’s networked information sources in all of their instructional courses unless desk-top or other specialized computers are provided in the classrooms. The first phase of this program will be to plan and construct the Advanced Technology Building. This facility will be the campus learning and information hub and will provide voice, video, and data ports at all student stations, faculty offices and special program rooms.
Safety Road Improvements. The district will schedule these improvements in several phases. In Phase 1, scheduled for 1999-2000, the district will plan and construct safety and campus entrance road improvements in order to facilitate emergency vehicle access.
Telecommunications Infrastructure System. During the 1999-2000 academic year, the campus has scheduled preliminary plans, working drawings, and initial construction of a telecommunications infrastructure. The infrastructure will initially include cable pathways, equipment rooms, wiring cabinets, and network electronic components. These enhancements will be made within existing campus facilities to support computer assisted instruction.
Student Services/Administration Building Reconstruction. During the 1999-2000 academic year, the district will begin working drawings and initial remodeling and reconstruction work on the existing student services and administration buildings.